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CSL

Associate Director, Corporate External Affairs, External Innovation – Business Development

CSL

. Develop and execute CSL's external innovation and business development communications strategy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications, thought leadership, and media relations within the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communication strategies that enhance corporate reputation and engage stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Corporate CommunicationsThought LeadershipMedia RelationsIntegrated Communications CampaignsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Content DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsPerformance MetricsDigital CampaignsScientific CommunicationStorytellingProject LeadershipPresentation CoachingReputation Management
Soft Skills
CreativeCollaborativeResults-OrientedInfluencing SkillsExcellent Judgement
Tools & Technologies
Social MediaDigital Content PlatformsMedia Engagement Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsMBA or Master's Degree in Communications
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsHealthcareLife SciencesCorporate Reputation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute CSL's external innovation and business development communications strategy
  • Build and amplify a differentiated “partner of choice” narrative across key therapeutic areas and innovation platforms
  • Partner with senior R&D, Search & Evaluation, Business Development and Commercial leaders to enhance strategic positioning and visibility
  • Lead executive thought leadership programs, including keynote presentations, speaking engagements, articles, media interviews and industry events
  • Drive proactive media relations strategies positioning CSL leaders as trusted voices across biotechnology and scientific communities
  • Develop integrated digital, social media and content campaigns for innovators, investors and prospective partners
  • Create executive communications, partner success stories, scientific capability profiles, conference materials and website content
  • Maximise CSL's participation at major scientific, partnering and biotechnology conferences
  • Lead enhancement of CSL's partnering and innovation digital presence, including partner-facing web content and experiences
  • Establish performance metrics and reporting to measure reputation, awareness, engagement and communications impact

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline
  • 10+ years' experience in corporate communications, healthcare communications, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related sector
  • Demonstrated experience working within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare or related industries
  • Proven success supporting senior executives and scientific leaders in global organisations
  • Strong expertise in thought leadership, corporate reputation and executive communications
  • Established media relations experience, ideally within life sciences or healthcare
  • Experience designing and delivering integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling and content development capabilities
  • Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging and accessible narratives
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across highly matrix environments
  • Commercially minded with a strategic approach to communications and reputation building
  • Excellent judgement, project leadership and presentation coaching capabilities
  • Creative, collaborative and results-oriented, with a passion for innovation and storytelling
  • Advanced qualifications such as an MBA or Master's degree in Communications are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • CSL benefits are available; details provided via “How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL”
  • Inclusion and belonging initiatives
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities